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Date:         Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:56:10 -0500
Reply-To:     greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
Subject:      Re: Friday Frozen bolts?  Anyone tried this? L or N VC
Comments: To: "Andrew G. Martin" <agmartin@GIS.NET>
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Hi Andrew,

I did this with exhaust nuts on an engine that had been sitting 20 years. They wouldn't budge before I put the wax on, but afterwards they spun off with one hand.

My vote: Great Results. The trick is getting the wax to flow where it's needed, instead of onto your hand. (Note to self: Wear gloves next time!!)

Happy trails,

Greg Potts Toronto, Ontario Canada www.pottsfamily.ca

Quoting "Andrew G. Martin" <agmartin@GIS.NET>:

> I recently purchased a retired step van from the USPS with a Ch**vy 6.2 > diesel engine. I don't have much mechanical experience with diesels so I've > surfed around looking at web sites dedicated to maintenance and repairs of > specifically the GM 6.2 and 6.5 diesel engines. The following is a > recommended method of removing frozen bolts; > >>>>While trying to loosen a frozen bolt, I tried this trick of heating the > bolt and surrounding area with a torch (propane will work, just slower). > When its nice and hot, take away the torch and apply an ordinary house > candle to the head/threads. As the area cools, it draws in the wax and coats > the threads. When it's cool enough to handle, put on your wrench and work it > loose and out. It's amazing what a difference it makes.<<<<< > I don't know if this would work on (or cause damage to) VW alloy > heads/engines but it sounds simple and quicker than my penetrating oil "soak > 'n' pray method. > Anyone tried this with good or bad results? > > Andrew > 85 Westfalia 165K >


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